NEWS: Fun on the Hoe – a new work of art is set to brighten the walls of our specialist unit

A work of art is set to brighten the walls of our specialist unit, thanks to a kind donation from a local artist and former nurse.

Jackie Gale, a former intensive care unit nurse at Derriford, created the beautiful work of art, which features last year’s St Luke’s forget-me-not flower remembrance display on Plymouth Hoe.

The original masterpiece, which is aptly titled ‘Fun on the Hoe’, took two weeks to produce and is made up of mixed textiles including hessian, sail cloth, velvet and canvas. As well as the forget-me-not flower remembrance display, it features Smeaton’s Tower, plenty of boats out on the water, an RAF Rescue helicopter and not forgetting the all important ice cream van!

Jackie has kindly donated a limited edition print of the artwork for display at our specialist unit, in a canvas frame that has been donated by Artframe Solution of Plymouth. The limited edition print, which is one of 50 being produced, will be installed outside our single rooms, Citadel, Smeaton and Drake to brighten up the hallway.

Jackie, who created the piece of art from her studio in Ermington, said, “St Luke’s specialist unit up at Turnchapel is in such a beautiful setting overlooking the Hoe, it seemed a natural place to showcase this colourful and fun piece of art. As a former nurse myself, I understand the brilliant care St Luke’s provides to the people in our community and just how cheerful and bright the unit is for patients and visitors. It’s my contribution to help raise a bit of money and bring a smile to all who visit.”

Jackie’s special edition prints are available from www.jackiegaletextileart.com. With each purchase, 20% of the cost will be donated to St Luke’s.